33: Persia in Defeat

33: Persia in Defeat

The Persian Empire had launched its first invasion against Greece in 492 BC after their involvement in the Ionian revolt. The campaign that came across the Aegean Sea would fall short of capturing Athens in 490 BC at the Bay of Marathon, seeing the invaders withdraw back into the empire. Though, Greece was not forgotten, Xerxes the new king launching the second invasion in 480 BC. The second invasion would see one of the largest forces ever assembled to march west, heading through northern la...

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93: Breaching the Peace

93: Breaching the Peace

The fragile Peace of Nicias shatters as competing interests and broken promises drive Athens and Sparta back toward conflict. At the heart of this diplomatic unraveling stands Alcibiades, a charismati...

4 Apr 202538min

92: Birth of the Argive League

92: Birth of the Argive League

Have you ever wondered how ancient empires managed the delicate dance of diplomacy and warfare? In this gripping episode, we unravel the complex strategies and political chess moves of the Peloponnesi...

3 Feb 202539min

91: The Peace of Nicias

91: The Peace of Nicias

Welcome to another episode of Casting Through Ancient Greece! In this episode, we delve into one of the most pivotal yet precarious moments of the Peloponnesian War: the Peace of Nicias. After a decad...

22 Nov 202441min

90: Clash at Amphipolis

90: Clash at Amphipolis

Witness the dramatic power play between two iconic city-states as we pull back the curtain on the strategic chess match that was the conflict over Amphipolis. Could the overconfidence of Athenian gene...

26 Okt 202438min

89: The Tenuous Truce

89: The Tenuous Truce

What if the triumphs of a powerful city could gradually slip away? In this episode of Casting Through Ancient Greece, we explore how Athens' dominance began to erode, not through immediate disaster, b...

23 Sep 202441min

88: Brasidas' Thracian Adventure

88: Brasidas' Thracian Adventure

What if one man's daring ambition could change the entire course of a war? In our latest episode, we dive into the dramatic events of 424 BC during the Peloponnesian War, spotlighting the audacious Sp...

23 Aug 202440min

87: Megara & Delium

87: Megara & Delium

How did Athenian victories at Pylos and Sphacteria become the turning point in the Peloponnesian War? Discover how these pivotal moments forced Sparta to rethink their entire strategy and seek diploma...

26 Jul 202440min

86: Shifting Dynamics

86: Shifting Dynamics

Ever wondered how a single year could turn the tide in a protracted war? This episode takes you deep into the seventh year of the Peloponnesian War, uncovering the critical strategies and events that ...

19 Jun 202441min

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